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222002-061ProductMerino Crew-Neck Jumper

programMerino Yarn Project

program
Merino Yarn Project

Designing a unique yarn for ARKET knitted fabrics means that the
construction of a garment begins at the fibre level. This yarn, made
from organic merino-wool fibres, runs through the entire collection
and functions as the foundation of each style.

The fibres are spun in two directions with different amounts of
twist to produce a yarn with optimal balance and strength. The yarn is
then knitted in a variety of tensions and textures, which results in
the same construction serving essentially different versions depending
on the combinations of yarn count (weight and fineness) and gauge
(number of needles per inch).

Based on a mathematical formula, the combinations have been
developed for each knit to achieve the best possible performance from
the natural raw material. By customising both yarn and knitting
technique, it is possible to go beyond conventional qualities and
create completely distinctive knitted fabrics characterised by
durability and firm body.

Our merino wool comes from responsible and sustainably minded farms
in Uruguay and Australia. From 2018, all merino used for our knitwear
collection is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) which
makes it possible to trace the material all the way back to the farm.

The goals of the RWS are to protect the sheep that supply the wool
and the land on which they graze. ‘Responsible’ means that animal
welfare is always considered and respected; it also means
environmental care on the farms and a progressive, more sustainable
use of the land. The animals are guaranteed a healthy life and
provided with their essential freedoms, including the freedom to
express their normal behaviour, freedom from hunger, thirst, fear and
distress, and freedom from pain or discomfort.

The RWS is an independent, voluntary program ensuring that the wool
we use comes from certified, responsible farms – and that it’s
properly handled and identified through the entire production process.
It provides a universal reference tool for us and the suppliers we
work with, committing everyone involved in the making of our products
to the same high standards. Ultimately, it allows customers to be
confident that what they buy is made in a truly responsible way.